TYA Research

Welcome to the TYA Cancer Research page!

Keep an eye on this page for news and updates about cancer research that’s important for teens and young adults.

What is Cancer Research?

Cancer is a sickness that happens when some cells in the body start to grow out of control. 

Cancer research is what scientists, doctors and nurses do to understand why these cells grow like this and how we can stop them.

They want to find better ways to treat cancer and help people get better.

Why is Cancer Research Important?

• Find Cures: Scientists, doctors and nurses want to find new medicines and treatments that can help cure cancer.
• Better Treatments: They look for ways to make current treatments better and with fewer side effects.
• Understand Cancer: By studying cancer scientists, doctors, and nurses learn more about how our bodies work and how to keep them healthy.
• Make things better and easier for people who have cancer.

I hope this helps you understand what cancer research is and why it’s important! 

 

 

About Me

Hi, I am Donna the cancer research project manager for teenage and young adults in the West Midlands. If you have any questions or ideas for what should be on this page, please email me tyaresearch@uhb.nhs.uk 

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